Washington D.C.'s famed blossoms, a gift of Japan in 1912, have begun blooming and are only step away from peak bloom, as per ...

Almost a decade after its founding, Cool Japan Fund Inc. may be merged with other investment funds or eliminated if it cannot turn around its losses soon. That was a proposal a subcommittee of the ...

During spring break, enjoy the 10 best parks in County. These spots include dog parks, waterparks, fishing lakes, walking ...

An onsen gastronomy trek in rural Japan is a triple indulgence in hot springs, local delicacies and scenic walks. Read more ...

The highly toxic, nonnative shrub is also the culprit in other wildlife killings, which can result from unsuspecting ...

It’s springtime and the season for sakura (cherry blossoms) in Japan again. This time of year I reflect fondly upon the times ...

There’s nothing more magical than witnessing the calm and quiet beauty of nature. These gorgeous lakes might make it seem ...

Ever watched a Studio Ghibli masterpiece and wished you could step into its magical world? You can now fulfil that wish by ...

Peak bloom occurs when 70% of the blossoms of the Yoshino cherry trees, the most common type along the Tidal Basin, are open.

It’s no secret that the change of the seasons is well-loved in Japan and that Tokyo in bloom is a beautiful spectacle to see. With that appreciation comes respect for each season’s beautiful plants ...

New museums, galleries and spruced-up parks counterbalance this Central European city’s classic architecture and thermal ...